Mahmoud Othman
Mahmoud Othman
Mahmoud Ali Othmanwas a member of the Interim Iraq Governing Council created following the United States's 2003 invasion of Iraq. A Kurd and Sunni Muslim, Othman was a member of the Political Bureau Kurdistan Democratic Party. He then founded the Kurdish Socialist Party. He was also the Chief Negotiator in the 1970 agreement with the Baath Party. He is now a leading member of the Iraqi National Assembly...
afraid change constitution furious maybe vote
They made this change because they were afraid the constitution would be rejected. But now it may be counterproductive: they made the Sunnis so furious that maybe more of them will vote no.
changes hard intense talks trying
There are intense talks going on. They are trying very hard to see if they can make last-minute changes for the Sunni Arabs.
against change changed choice finally happy help political process
We have nothing against this choice and we are very happy that finally they have changed their candidate. This change will help the political process and very much help the formation of the new government.
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The change is good for the country even if the constitution fails, because I prefer it to be honest and fair and democratic.
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Everyone is nervous. The security situation is not good. There are so many explosions at the checkpoints and near the convoys. The Americans are afraid. And when the driver doesn't see them, it happens sometimes that civilians are killed. It is a tragedy that most of the victims are civilians. It is making life more difficult. But this is our situation. It is very dangerous.
agree decision delay key parties political session supported until
The nation's political parties supported the decision to delay the session until all parties agree on all the nominees for the key posts.
current essential meeting meetings
The cancellation of this meeting is a regrettable thing because such meetings are essential under the current situation.
consulting decision last turkey visit
The visit to Turkey showed that he makes decision without consulting anybody, like during the last Cabinet. That has ignited a new dissatisfaction.
affecting violence
Violence has its fingerprints on everything. It's affecting everything and every activity.
leave problems solve
It would be more appropriate if they would leave us alone. Let us solve our problems by ourselves.
demanding government great parliament soon wants
The U.S. wants a government more than we do. They are demanding with great insistence that the parliament be convened as soon as possible.
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Someone should have said something. The other side is talking, and the American side is silent. To be silent here means you are on the weak side.
lose
Any day that passes, we lose a day of work.
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Sometimes it seems it is even more important to them that we get a deal. They are concerned, and very active, ... If there's no success, it affects them as well. I think they are almost more concerned than we are.